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Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot
6 days, 7 hours ago

Thunder beat Celtics to clinch NBA playoff spot

Al Jazeera  

Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics on the road to cement their status as championship favourites. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder punched their ticket to the playoffs with an impressive 118-112 victory over the reigning champion Boston Celtics in a potential NBA Finals sneak preview. Gilgeous-Alexander enhanced his credentials as favourite …

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NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Sunday’s Game 4s: Knicks at Pacers, Nuggets at Timberwolves
10 months, 1 week ago

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Sunday’s Game 4s: Knicks at Pacers, Nuggets at Timberwolves

New York Times  

They’re the words any fan of good playoff action loves to hear: “Looks like we have ourselves a series.” Perhaps prematurely, those words hung in the air on Friday night when two teams that were down 0-2 in their playoff series found a way to fight back. The other Friday night matchup also stuck to its Game 2 recipe — …

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NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Friday: Cavs at Magic, Clippers at Mavericks Game 6s
10 months, 2 weeks ago

NBA Playoffs expert picks, odds for Friday: Cavs at Magic, Clippers at Mavericks Game 6s

New York Times  

The playoff picture in the two conferences is very different in the NBA Playoffs. ET on ESPN Cleveland leads series 3-2 Series odds: Cavs -400, Magic +325 The first four games of this series looked like someone pressed the sim ahead button. pic.twitter.com/0NIuHYrIVg — NBA May 1, 2024 Orlando handled Cleveland in the two games at home with a healthy …

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For Lakers, Suns and Heat, what now after NBA playoff exits? When going all-in goes wrong
10 months, 2 weeks ago

For Lakers, Suns and Heat, what now after NBA playoff exits? When going all-in goes wrong

New York Times  

Welcome to the offseason, Lakers, Suns and Heat. I kid a little because, in truth, the disappointing seasons by the Lakers, Suns and Heat weren’t that hard to imagine heading into the season, given the age and roster questions faced by each. Phoenix is screwed, a non-contender that might not even make the playoffs in next year’s loaded West, but …

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NBA storylines to watch: Most interesting playoff race, most to prove, title favorite and more
1 year ago

NBA storylines to watch: Most interesting playoff race, most to prove, title favorite and more

New York Times  

Less than a month remains in the NBA regular season, and there’s no shortage of storylines. Also of note: Denver was the first team to win in Boston this season — ending the Celtics’ 20-0 home start — as Jokić scored 34 and missed a triple-double by one assist. Robbins: I’m compelled to agree: I see Denver as the favorite, …

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Doc Rivers lured back to coaching with chance to compete for NBA title with the Bucks
1 year, 1 month ago

Doc Rivers lured back to coaching with chance to compete for NBA title with the Bucks

LA Times  

Doc Rivers says he didn’t plan to return to coaching, but he couldn’t pass up a chance to potentially lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an NBA title. Rivers held his introductory news conference as Milwaukee’s coach Saturday, four days after the Bucks fired Adrian Griffin just 43 games into his tenure. Mike Budenholzer, who coached the Bucks to the 2021 …

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NBA Power Rankings: Magic look like playoff contenders; checking in on new faces in new places
1 year, 3 months ago

NBA Power Rankings: Magic look like playoff contenders; checking in on new faces in new places

New York Times  

Read the latest edition of The Athletic’s NBA Power Rankings. Performance Rating : 10 Key Stats Record 11-5 Offensive Rating 117.9 Defensive Rating 109.6 Net Rating 8.3 Wins Bulls 116-102 Losses Sixers 127-123 Western Tier 2 - Brink of Contention Tier 3 - Playoff Teams 8 Orlando Magic 12 Last Rank New face in a new place: Goga Bitadze The …

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NBA playoffs heat up, 3 teams to battle for survival in Wednesday night's showdown
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA playoffs heat up, 3 teams to battle for survival in Wednesday night's showdown

Hindustan Times  

The 2023 NBA playoffs are in full swing, and Tuesday night brought some surprising results. The Suns eliminated the Clippers in Game 5 of their first-round series, with the Clippers missing their star player Kawhi Leonard for the last three games due to injury. NBA playoffs 2023 matches tonight, Wednesday), 3 teams to face potential closeouts In the Eastern Conference, …

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NBA Playoff: Miami Heat looks to bounce top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5
1 year, 10 months ago

NBA Playoff: Miami Heat looks to bounce top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in Game 5

The Hindu  

The top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks aims to stave off elimination on Wednesday when it hosts the eighth-seeded Miami Heat in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference first-round series. That’s what we gotta go do.” Jimmy Butler made life complicated for the Bucks on Monday by erupting for a franchise playoff-best 56 points. There’s no time to exhale, at all,” said Spoelstra, …

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Tucker Carlson’s final episodes trailed only NBA playoff games in cable TV ratings
1 year, 10 months ago

Tucker Carlson’s final episodes trailed only NBA playoff games in cable TV ratings

LA Times  

The final five editions of “Tucker Carlson Tonight” accounted for each of Fox News Channel’s five biggest prime-time audiences last week, while the only prime-time cable programs to draw more viewers than even the least-watched edition were NBA playoff games. The cable prime-time top 20 consisted of 12 NBA playoff games — 10 on TNT and two on ESPN; and …

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The NBA Playoffs Supernova Who’s Spoiling Everyone’s Plans
1 year, 10 months ago

The NBA Playoffs Supernova Who’s Spoiling Everyone’s Plans

Slate  

It was just last week that I wrote, with a hint of boredom, that the NBA Playoffs were thus far progressing mostly as expected. In Game 4, Butler exploded for a franchise playoff-record 56 points, no small accomplishment for an organization that over the years has employed Dwyane Wade, Shaquille O’Neal, and LeBron James. Just last season Butler dragged a …

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Ready for hoops and dunks? Here's how to watch NBA Playoffs 2023 without cable
1 year, 11 months ago

Ready for hoops and dunks? Here's how to watch NBA Playoffs 2023 without cable

Hindustan Times  

The NBA postseason tournament has arrived, and it promises to be an exhilarating experience for basketball fans around the world. With a new format that includes play-in games and an expanded playoff bracket, the 2023 NBA playoffs are set to be bigger and better than ever before. Tuesday's games start with the Atlanta Hawks vs. Miami Heat, with the winner …

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AP Sportlight
2 years, 10 months ago

AP Sportlight

Associated Press  

April 28 1966 — Boston edges the Los Angeles Lakers 95-93 in Game 7, giving the Celtics and coach Red Auerbach eight straight NBA titles. 1990 — Boston set single-game NBA playoff records for scoring and shooting accuracy in a 157-128 rout of the New York Knicks to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round series. 1995 — Michael Jordan, …

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NBA Playoff: Memphis Grizzlies Shock Minnesota Timberwolves; Dallas Mavericks Hold off Utah Jazz
2 years, 10 months ago

NBA Playoff: Memphis Grizzlies Shock Minnesota Timberwolves; Dallas Mavericks Hold off Utah Jazz

News 18  

The Memphis Grizzlies clawed back from a 26-point deficit to stun the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-95 on Thursday and take a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series. Down 26 points in the second quarter and 25 with 3:10 left in the third, the Grizzlies held their nerve in Minneapolis, where they out-scored the Timberwolves 37-12 in the fourth quarter to …

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AP Sportlight
3 years, 9 months ago

AP Sportlight

Associated Press  

June 15 1901 — Willie Anderson edges Alex Smith by one stroke in a playoff to take the U.S. Open. 1947 — Lew Worsham beats Sam Snead by one stroke on the final hole of a playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1957 — Dick Mayer beats defending champion Cary Middlecoff by seven strokes in a playoff to win the …

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AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead
3 years, 9 months ago

AP-Sportlight-Week Ahead

Associated Press  

June 15 1901 — Willie Anderson edges Alex Smith by one stroke in a playoff to take the U.S. Open. 1947 — Lew Worsham beats Sam Snead by one stroke on the final hole of a playoff to win the U.S. Open. 1997 — Ernie Els wins his second U.S. Open championship in four years, finishing one stroke ahead of …

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NBA: Bucks sweep Heat to advance to second round; 76ers take 3-0 series lead over Wizards
3 years, 9 months ago

NBA: Bucks sweep Heat to advance to second round; 76ers take 3-0 series lead over Wizards

Firstpost  

Bucks became the first team to advance in this year’s playoffs, beating the Heat 120-103 on Saturday and finishing off a first-round sweep over last season’s Eastern Conference champions. Brook Lopez scored 25 points, Giannis Antetokounmpo had a triple-double — 20 points, 12 rebounds and 15 assists — and the Bucks became the first team to advance in this year’s …

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Luke Kennard Q&A: On playoff experience, the Pistons’ young core, his first NBA jersey, Klay Thompson and more
5 years, 6 months ago

Luke Kennard Q&A: On playoff experience, the Pistons’ young core, his first NBA jersey, Klay Thompson and more

New York Times  

The third year for an NBA player can be a telling one. They covered an array of topics, including Kennard’s first taste of playoff basketball, last year’s mentally challenging season, his summer preparation and more. Obviously, the outcome of the playoffs isn’t what we wanted, but to end that way with some confidence going into the summer and really focusing …

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How to watch the NBA Playoffs
6 years, 11 months ago

How to watch the NBA Playoffs

CBS News  

The NBA Playoffs are underway. ET Channel: ABC, Live Stream: WatchESPN.com Game 5 in Boston: TBA Game 6 in Milwaukee: TBA Game 7 in Boston: TBA Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers Game 1 in Cleveland: Sunday, April 15, 3:30 p.m. ET Channel: TNT, Live Stream: TNTDrama.com Game 5 in Cleveland: TBA Game 6 in Indianapolis: TBA Game 7 in Cleveland: …

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NBA wrap: Spurs outclass Pacers to record 18th straight win
10 years, 11 months ago

NBA wrap: Spurs outclass Pacers to record 18th straight win

Firstpost  

Tony Parker scored 22 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ club-record 18th straight victory, a 103-77 rout of the slumping Indiana Pacers on Monday. Indianapolis — Tony Parker scored 22 points in the San Antonio Spurs’ club-record 18th straight victory, a 103-77 rout of the slumping Indiana Pacers on Monday. The New York Knicks stayed one game back of the …

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